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"It will be as you say," the hardeyed noblewoain, to the Sitters "We do not doubt the word of Aes Sedai, of course, but you will understand if we also remain Sometimes, what you hear isn’t what you think you heard Not that that’s the case here, I’m sure But ill stay while you do" Donel truly looked ready to empty himself Very likely his lands lay nearby Andoran ar

Egwene stood, and she could hear the rustle of the Sitters rising behind her "It is agreed, then We must all depart soon, if we are to return to our own beds before dark, but we should spare a few ht avoid ive her a chance to reach Tal you should all be aware of The novice book is now open to any woe, if she tests true" Arathelle blinked Siuan did not, yet Egwene thought she heard a faint grunt This was not part of what they had discussed, but there would never be a better time "Come I’m sure you would all like to speak with the Sitters Let for for Sheriahing Last night she had been afraid she oal, but she was halfway there, almost halfway, and it had not been nearly as difficult as she had feared Of course, the other half re

For a wene descended, no one else moved And then the Andorans and Murandians headed for the Sitters, alirl puppet and figurehead! -- held no interest, not with ageless faces in front of the to Aes Sedai Two or three lords and ladies clustered around each Sitter, soly, others diffidently bending their necks, yet every one insistent on being heard The sharp breeze whisked away the otten in the i their questions Sheriam was buttonholed too, by redfaced Lord Donel, who blustered and jerked bows by turns

Egwene pulled Sheriam away from the narroweyed man "Find out discreetly all you can about these sisters and Tower Guards in Andor," she whispered hastily As soon as she released the woman, Donel reclaimed her Sheriam actually looked putupon, but her frown disappeared quickly Donel blinked uneasily as she began questioning hih the croith faces carved from ice, but each had acquired a pair of nobles anted Sowene’s words, perhaps How they would hate doing that, but dodge and duck as they would -- and they would! -- there was no way to really avoid that reassurance without repudiating her on the spot Even those tould not go that far Not here, not publicly

Siuan slipped close to Egwene, features set infor Ro to seize theet law, custo "Shein Chunla," she all but hissed in a whisper

Egwene nodded, but her eyes searched for Talh to hide hi about She went up on her toes Where had he gone to?

Segan planted herself in front of her, fists on her hips, eyeing Siuan doubtfully Egwene let her heels down hurriedly The A for a boy A rosebud unfolding Cal dark hair, Segan seemed to have been born petulant, her full ood blue wool and reen eh for a Tinker She looked Egwene up and down, pursing her lips, with as iven Siuan "What you said about the novice book," she said abruptly "Were you e at all? Any can becowene’s heart, and an answer she dearly wanted to give -- along with a box on the ear for the doubt -- but just then a sap in the flow of people showed her Tal with Pelivar! They stood stiffly,a watch to h to overhear what they had to say "Any woreed absently Pelivar?

"Thank you," Segan said, and haltingly added, "Mother" She sketched a curtsy, the barest hint of one, before hurrying off Egwene stared after her Well, it was a beginning

Siuan snorted "I don’t on in the dark if I must," she hed the dangers, and anyway, there doesn’t seeull’s last dinner for choice But you have to set a fire on deck just to h for you You have to stuff a prickleback down your dress, too You aren’t content trying to wade a school of silverpike -- "

Egwene broke in "Siuan, I think I should tell Lord Bryne you’re head over heels in love with hiree?" Siuan’s blue eyes bulged, and her wene patted her shoulder "You’re Aes Sedai, Siuan Try to nity And try to find out about those sisters in Andor" The crowd parted again She saw Tale of the pavilion And alone, now

Trying not to hurry, she walked in his direction, leaving Siuan still gobbling A pretty, blackhaired serving man, whose bulky woolen breeches could not quite hide neatly turned calves, offered Siuan a stea about with other silver trays Refresh offered, if a bit late It was much too late for the kiss of peace She did not hear what Siuan said as she snatched a cup, but fro bows, he had received sharp shards of her tehed

Talson with an amused smile that did not reach his eyes He seemed poised to explode into motion, but his eyes were tired At her approach, he , but there was a wry touch to his voice when he said, "You changed a border today" He gathered his cloak against the icy breeze "It has always been fluid between Andor and Murandy, no matter what maps say, but Andor has never come south in such numbers before Except for the Aiel War, and the Whitecloak War, anyway, but they were only passing through, then Once they have been here a month, new maps will show a new line Look at the Murandians scra over Pelivar and his co to make new frien